The top two scorers for EPG and for the Falcons combined for 40 points each. The Titans had five other players combine for 24 points while Flanagan-Cornell had three players score 12.

The big guns were firing for each team. Bodee Schlipf registered a double double with game highs in points and rebounds for EPG. He finished with 29 points and 17 boards as Titans’ top man.

Matt Harrison tallied 24 points before fouling out for the Falcons with 1:19 to go in the game.

Flanagan-Cornell led 14-13 after one quarter but the Titans outscored the home team 23-13 in the second for a 36-27 halftime advantage. EPG added to its lead in the third period as the score moved to 52-42.

The Falcons got to within five points on several occasions in the second half but could get no closer.

El Paso-Gridley won the battle of the boards 37-23 and the defense helped force 16 Flanagan-Cornell turnovers.

Both teams shot well from the line as the Titans finished 9 of 11 and the Falcons were 12-for-14.